Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator for First Year Experience is a position within the Office of Student Life and reports to the Associate Director of New Student Programs. The incumbent will provide programmatic and administrative support for the First Year Experience Office (FYE), Commuter Student Programs (CSP), and Transfer Student Programs (TSP). Primary duties include: organization and implementation of the First Year Success Series and Spring Into Sophomore Year Program Series, and assisting with the planning, organization and implementation of other events and programs, including New & Transfer Student Orientation, Pitt Odyssey, Pittstarts and other retention initiatives.

The Program Coordinator will oversee the recruitment, hiring, training and supervision of the First Year Mentors. In addition, this person will be responsible for advising First Year Mentor Committees and providing event planning support. Other primary duties include overseeing FYE marketing projects and campaigns including social media. Responsible for the coordination and delivery of first year and transfer student programming that fosters an active and educational campus environment, including late night and social programs. Duties also include attending & coordinating meetings, aiding with program assessment and evaluation, collaboration with other Student Life Staff on Student Life initiatives, and other duties as requested by the Associate Director for New Student Programs.

Master’s Degree and 3-5 years experience preferred. Incumbent must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills are extremely important. Experience with web design and maintenance is a plus. Minimum 2 years in Student Activities programming, events management, or related field.

 The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement. 
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Student Services.II
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Baccalaureate
Minimum Experience Level Required: 2-3 years experience
Work Schedule: Standard: 8:30-5:00 p.m. with option to work from home 2 or more days per week
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: $26,988.00 – $43,212.00
Relocation Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable